{"id":60,"date":"2016-03-23T17:54:41","date_gmt":"2016-03-23T17:54:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.countrysidedentist.com\/?p=60"},"modified":"2016-03-23T17:54:41","modified_gmt":"2016-03-23T17:54:41","slug":"are-you-at-risk-for-gum-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.countrysidedentist.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/23\/are-you-at-risk-for-gum-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you at risk for gum disease?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"gum<\/a>Gum disease<\/a> is a stealthy enemy. This bacterial infection can begin without any warning and then quickly escalate to become a threat to your oral health and general well-being. In fact, the early stage of gum disease, which is called gingivitis, can morph into the advanced stage of periodontitis in as short as six months. That\u2019s what makes your biannual checkups at Countryside Dental so important. With regular examinations, Dr. Nagornaya and her staff of dental hygienists and dental assistants in Buffalo Grove, IL, can spot the warning signs of gum disease early and help you avoid the negative consequences.<\/p>\n

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Who is at risk for gum disease?<\/h2>\n

The short answer to that question is everyone\u2014even young children are susceptible. However, there are segments of the population that are more prone to developing periodontal disease. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that older people have the highest rate of gum disease. Likewise, people who smoke or chew tobacco are at greater risk for developing periodontal disease. Other risk factors include:<\/p>\n